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PROMOTIONAL/END OF YEAR EXAMINATIONS
SUBJECT : ENGLISH
CLASS : PRIMARY FIVE STREAM: ____________
DURATION : 2 HOURS 15 MINUTES

NAME : ______________________________________________

SCHOOL : ______________________________________________

DISTRICT : ______________________________________________

READ THE FOLLOWING INSTRUCTIONS CAREFULLY: FOR EXAMINER’SUSE

1. This paper has two sections: A and B. Section A has 50 ONLY
questions and section B has 5 questions. The paper EXAMINER’S
QN. NO. MARKS
has 10 printed pages altogether. INITIALS
2. Answer all questions. All the working for both sections 1 - 10
A and B must be shown in the spaces provided.
11 - 20
3. All working must be done using a blue
or black ball or black ball point pen or 21 - 30
ink. Any work done in pencil other than
graphs and diagrams will NOT be
31 - 40
marked. 41 - 50
4. Unnecessary changes in your work and 51
handwriting that cannot easily be read may
lead to loss of marks. 52
5. Do not fill any thing in the table indicated: 53
”For examiners’ use only” and the boxes inside
the question paper. 54
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TOTAL
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 SECTION A : 50 MARKS
Sub-section I
For questions 1 to 5, complete the sentences using the most
suitable word.
1. Ednah has been copying work..........................................two hours.
2. My sister could not write a letter and................could she write an essay.
3. Alfred is such.......................honest boy that he always speaks the truth.
4. .................................................does your new shirt look like?
5. There was a lot of noise in the room, ..............................................?
For questions 6 to 15, use the correct form of the word given in
the brackets to complete the sentence.
6. Who has...............................................my two fountain pens? (takes)
7. He had already filled in the.................................form when the cashier
asked for it. (withdraw)
8. Mathias and...................................two brothers look alike. (him)
9. The boys who dressed..............................were sent back to the
dormitory to change. (shabby)
10. Magino is...................................than Rebman. (healthy)
11. Nathanael got a bank...................in order to start up a business. (lend)
12. Did you see the teacher who...........................French always. (speech)
13. The little girl spoke to us in English very.............................. (good)
14. The players served food by................................................... (they)
15. What has the...........................................boy done to him? (Polite)
For questions 16 and 17, use each of the words in a sentence to
show that you understand their difference in meaning.
16. piece ..............................................................................................
17. peace ............................................................................................
For questions 18 to20, rewrite the sentences giving the opposite
form of the underlined words.
18. The mechanic withdrew some money.
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19. Komakech rears a lot of heifers on his farm.
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20. We bought that bouquet cheaply from the florist down town.
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For questions 21 and 22, arrange the words in alphabetical order.
21. tickets, taxi, transport, tour
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22. December, March, January, April
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For questions23 and 24, write the given abbreviations in full.
23. via ……………………………………………………………………………………………
24. shan’t …………………………………………………………………………………………
For questions 25 and 26, Rewrite the sentences giving the plural
form of the underlined words.
25. That shelf was bought from Aukot’s workshop.
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26. The chief-of-staff went for an executive meeting.
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For questions 27 and 28, give one word for the underlined group
of words.
27. Adam went to the shop where meat is sold this morning.
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28. The girl writes her work without care.
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For questions 29 and 30, rearrange the given words to make
correct sentences.
29. the go shall zoo we to When?
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30. hard-working very man is Damian a.
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SUB-SECTION II
For questions 31 to 50, rewrite the sentences as instructed in the
brackets.
31. Susan might write to her aunt today. (Join as one sentence
using..........likely.................)
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32. Sarah may send a letter. Sarah may send an email.
(Join as one sentence using: Either............or........)
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33. If you don’t write neatly, you will not get good marks. (Rewrite the
sentence beginning: Unless.................)
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34. It was not necessary for Mike to bring his mobile phone to class.
Rewrite the sentence using: .....needn’t.............)
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35. The internet café is very congested. I cannot sit in it. (Rewrite as one
sentence using: .........too.......to.........)
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36. John Bosco bought a new smart phone. He wanted to download
modern apps. (Join as one sentence using: .......in order.......)
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37. Alicia attends school every day. She wants to learn how to speak
English. (Join as one sentence using: ..............because.......)
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38. The thieves ran very fast. The police officers could not catch them.
(Rewrite as one sentence using: .....so.......that............)
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39. My father is not a teller. My mother is not a teller. (Join as one
sentence using: Neither..........nor...........)
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40. Immediately we started the game, it started raining. (Join as one
sentence using: ....................as soon as..................)
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41. All the pupils attended the music concert. (Rewrite beginning: The
music concert..........................)
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42. Sarah is very intelligent. She can pass this test highly. (Join as one
sentence using: ........enough.........)
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43. George comes from Nigeria. (Rewrite the sentence using: ......is a.......)
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44. My aunt usually flies to Singapore. (Rewrite the sentence using: ..
....often...............)
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45. Pauline is a very interesting writer. (Rewrite the sentence beginning:
What................!)
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46. French is interesting. English is interesting as well. (Rewrite as one
sentence using: ........as......as..........)
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47. Perpetua will buy a new laptop if she gets enough money. (Rewrite
using: .................would...............)
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48. The boys were writing letters. The girls were writing emails. (Rewrite
the sentences as one beginning: While............................)
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49. “I am not fine today,” said Jamirah. (Rewrite beginning: Jamirah said
that......................)
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50. There was some milk in the cup. (Rewrite the sentence using:
............any................)
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SECTION B. (50 MARKS)

Each question in this section carries 10 marks
51. Read the story below very carefully and use it to answer the
questions that follow in full sentences.

Vincent Magosha, one of the successful mechanics in Burukuru village

wanted to have a bank account. He needed to have an account in order
to safeguard his money.

Before visiting CentenaryBank, Vicent consulted his friend, Wandawa

about the procedure of opening a bank account. Wandawa guided him
to obtain an LCI confirmation letter, a photocopy of his national ID and
at least one guarantor’s account number.

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 Having got the required items, he moved to the bank on Thursday.
Magosha was welcomed by the bank receptionist and then directed to
the account opening section.
There was a queue of about twelve more clients. Vincent joined the
queue that was somewhat slow, though inevitable to follow. After
about thirty minutes, he reached the service table. The personnel in
charge asked for the particulars, that he instantly presented. Magosha
was given a form to fill in his personal details. He did so for about ten
minutes. The information he filled in the form was entered into the
computer system.

The personnel asked him to sign the form and sign in the computer
using the finger print scanner. Within a few minutes he was done. The
personnel told him to return after a week’s time to pick his ATM visa
card. Meanwhile, he could make transactions using his account just
after twenty-four hours. His account was activated with ten thousand
shillings as account opening fee.

Magosha Vincent was very excited because he had successfully opened

a bank account and therefore, his money was safer in the bank as
compared to when he lacked an account.

Questions
1) What is Vincent Magosha?
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2) Why did he need a bank account?
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3) Whom did Vincent consult about the account opening?
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4) What did Wandawa advise Magosha to do?
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5) When did Magosha move to the bank?
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6) How much is the account opening fee?
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7) According to the passage, what is the finger print scanner used for?
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8) How long did Magosha take to reach the service table?
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9) Give another word or group of words to mean “queue”
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10) Suggest a suitable title to the passage.
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52. Read the poem below and in full sentences answer the
questions that follow.
I went down the river
To catch some fish for a meal
Downstream the water
Upstream the water
The fish were swimming happily
The flies were flying high
The birds were watching eagerly
Downstream the water
Upstream the water
The animals were trotting happily
The insects were screeching loudly
As the fishermen rowed the boat
Downstream the water
Upstream the water
Peter Edgar (P.5A)
Questions
1. Where did the writer go according to the poem?
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2. Why did the writer go to the river?
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3. How were the fish swimming?
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4. Why do you think the birds were watching eagerly?
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 5. How many stanzas are in the poem?
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6. Which stanza talks about the fishermen?
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7. Apart from insects, what other living thing has been mentioned in
the poem?
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8. In which class is the poet?
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9. Give another word to mean the same as “trotting”.
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10. Suggest a suitable title to the poem.
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53. The dialogue below was between Atim and Bento. Fill in the
missing responses to complete the conservation.
Atim: Good afternoon, Bento.
Bento: __________________________________________________
Atim: Where are you going this afternoon?
Bento:__________________________________________________
Atim: To the mechanic! What are you going to do?
Bento: __________________________________________________
Atim: To check the chain of your bicycle! What is wrong with it?
Bento: __________________________________________________
Atim: You are right. If it stops rolling while you are riding,
sometimes you need to know why. When did you last oil it?
Bento: _________________________________________________
Atim: Not certain! You should be more concerned when riding your
bicycle. Do you have enough money to buy a new one in
case he advises?
Bento: __________________________________________________
Atim: You don’t have enough money! Why don’t you tell your father
about it?
Bento: _________________________________________________
Atim: He went to Jinja! When did he go?
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 Bento: __________________________________________________
Atim: Last week I met him in the morning when I was going to
school. On which day did he travel?
Bento: _________________________________________________
Atim: On Monday! Anyway Jinja is near. When is he coming back?
Bento: __________________________________________________
Atim: Sunday! I hope he returns soon. You need your bicycle to be
in a good condition for you to ride with ease.
54. The notice below was displayed on the notice board of Leta
Infant School. Study it carefully and answer the questions
that follow in full sentences.

LETTER WRITING CONTEST

All pupils in upper primary are informed that our termly letter
writing contest will take place in the school main hall on Friday
6th, November this year. The contest will begin at 11:00a.m.
and end at 1:00p.m. Writers of the best five letters will travel to
Nairobi with the school choir in third term.
Judges: Ms. Sumaiyah Naigaga and Mr. Omongot Daniel
NB: Each of the participants will get a free soda.
Please participate in order to boost your creative writing skills.
Mr. Ssemakula Gideon.
Head of Department, English
25th October 2024

Questions
1. What is the notice about?
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2. Where was the notice displayed?
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3. Where will the winners of the contest go?
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4. Where will the contest take place?
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5. Who will decide the winners of the contest?
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6. How long will the contest last?
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 7. Why do you think many pupils will take part in the contest?
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8. Write the following abbreviations in full.
a) p.m. ...................................................................................
b) a.m. ...................................................................................
9. Who wrote the notice above?
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55. The sentences below are in a wrong order. Rearrange them to
form a good story about “KULOBA’S WEEKLY SHOPPING”
a) Before he goes to the market, he does the following;
b) When he reaches the marketplace, he alights from the taxi.
c) Then he enters the market to pick the items he needs.
d) Lastly, he moves to the roadside to get a taxi back home.
e) Kuloba goes shopping every weekend.
f) He usually pays fare before boarding the taxi.
g) When he finishes buying all the items he needs, he comes out of
the market.
h) First of all, he takes a bath and organizes himself.
i) Secondly, he goes to the roadside to wait for a taxi to the market.
j) After organizing himself, he makes a shopping list.
Correct order
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